Respiratory Testing Technician

NCSL International; Aberdeen, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Respiratory Testing Technician at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to support the DEVCOM CBC mission. You will operate and maintain filtration systems, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with investigators to enhance lab productivity.

Qualified candidates have a chemistry-related background with 2+ years of relevant experience or a strong high school record with 4+ years in respiratory testing. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in chemistry or closely related field with 2+ years of experience or High school diploma/equivalent with 4+ years of prior relevant experience in filter testing and respiratory protection.
• Experience with safe usage of filter leak test equipment and chemical monitoring equipment.
• Understanding of health science and/or engineering principles related to respiratory systems.

Responsibilities

• Equipment setup, systemization, operation and maintenance of chemical and biological filtration systems including HEPA and HEGA.
• Testing support for Automated Metabolic Breathing simulator and other respiratory protection systems.
• Calibration and verification testing of chemical laboratory equipment and sensors.
• Assess chemical monitoring data to support respiratory protection testing.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators to drive daily laboratory operations and improve efficiency.

Skills

Filtration systems

HEPA/HEGA

Respiratory testing

Calibration

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree in chemistry

High school diploma + 4+ years experience

Tools

MINICAMS

DAAMS

Gas chromatography

Job description

The Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area, part of the Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Respiratory Testing Technician at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) facility located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help achieve and advance the DEVCOM CBC mission. In this mission, we provide support with basic and applied research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts to support the U.S. Warfighter and ensure our Warfighters maintain battlefield dominance during a chemical and/or biological event.

Primary Responsibilities

• Equipment setup, systemization, operation and maintenance of chemical and biological filtration systems to include High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) and High Efficiency Gas Adsorber (HEGA) systems.
• Testing support for Automated Metabolic Breathing simulator and other respiratory protection systems.
• Operations debugging, optimization testing, and repair for specialized chemical monitoring equipment.
• Calibration and verification testing of chemical laboratory equipment, to include chemical sensors and filtration media testing systems
• Assessment of chemical monitoring data to ensure health laboratory environments and support respiratory media and filtration testing.
• Independently execute and collaborate with Principal Investigators to drive daily laboratory operations in support of respiratory protection objectives, significantly impacting operational efficiency and project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to drive in-depth analyses on how applied technologies affect our solutions in respiratory protection.
• Design solutions to resolve multifaceted technical issues that are vague and demand advanced technical expertise in applied sciences.
• Be an effective communicator with Principal Investigators and stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree in chemistry/or closely related field with 2+ years of experience or High school diploma/equivalent with 4+ years of prior relevant experience in filter testing and respiratory protection is required.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience and be well versed in safe usage of filter leak test equipment and chemical monitoring equipment.
• Candidate must have documented understanding of health science and/or engineering principles specific to respiratory systems.
• Candidate must be a U.S Citizen.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related sciences/field
• Prior experience working with MINICAMS, Depot Area Air Monitoring System (DAAMS), and gas chromatography systems.
• Experience supporting a U.S. Government test and evaluation organization.
• Experience with 3D printing and Computer Aided Design (CAD)

NKE

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Original Posting

September 8, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.